The UK and the Wider World & Economy · Summer Term

Consumer Protection Laws

Explore key consumer protection laws (e.g., Consumer Rights Act 2015) and how they safeguard buyers.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the key rights and protections afforded to consumers by law.
  2. Analyze real-world scenarios involving consumer disputes and their potential resolutions.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of consumer protection agencies in upholding consumer rights.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Citizenship - Consumer RightsKS3: Citizenship - Managing Money
Year: Year 8
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: The UK and the Wider World & Economy
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Role Play

Students embody historical or fictional characters

25–50 min

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